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avowal

[ uh-vou-uhl ]

noun

  1. an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.


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Other Words From

  • prea·vowal noun
  • rea·vowal noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of avowal1

First recorded in 1720–30; avow + -al 2

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Example Sentences

Another avowal: He had not originally planned to assault that Jewish school in Toulouse.

The fact was, that Mr. Giles had not at first been able to bring his mind to the avowal, that he had only shot a boy.

It was several years after their acquaintance commenced before M. Roland made an avowal of his attachment.

"The time will come," said Winston dryly, to hide what he felt, for his comrade's simple avowal had been wonderfully eloquent.

Mr. Ripper's logic tended to the belief that he could not be punished if he stuck to the avowal of having seen nothing.

Somewhat confused by this humiliating avowal, Madame Bodard returned to her place at a faro-table.

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